USA Today reports that around “100 homes have been damaged or destroyed by flames from spreading wildfires…More than 14,000 people were evacuated from Gatlinburg alone, with hundreds of them seeking refuge in emergency shelters.”

Fortunately, most of the major fires have been contained with only two of them below 100%. Those two being East Miller Cove in Blount County that is 95% contained and Mowbray in Hamilton County that is 98% contained.

Michael Luciano recorded dramatic video of he and his brother’s escape when fire closed in on them.

A Go Fund Me has been set up to provide assistance to those affected by the fires in Sevier County.